Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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